Clashes in Iraq’s Kut city during protests over power shortages

Clashes broke out in Kut, Iraq, as protesters demanding more electricity clashed with authorities amid soaring summer heat. Al Jazeera reports the demonstrations reflect mounting public anger over the country's chronic power shortages. Iraq's grid has long struggled to meet demand during peak summer months, leaving many residents without reliable electricity for hours at a time.

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